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Settlement2015 information for Carrickfergus

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Created Tuesday, June 28, 2022 12:55 AM
 
Census 2011 Population Statistics for Carrickfergus Settlement
This page provides information on the 2011 Census for Carrickfergus Settlement. The key statistics provided in this area profile are produced using a best-fit approximation using 100 metre grid squares as building blocks. Information has been grouped according to the Census themes. You can also view Census 2011 Interactive Content on NINIS.
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Usually Resident Population
On Census Day (27 March 2011) the usually resident population of Carrickfergus Settlement was 27,998 accounting for 1.55% of the NI total.
Datasets used: Usual Resident Population: KS101NI (Settlement 2015), NISRA Census Office
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Population Change
The Mid-Year Estimates (MYE) of Population time series is the recommended source to examine population change over time. A new MYE time series, incorporating the 2011 Census, has now been published by NISRA and is available on NINIS.
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Households
On Census Day 2011 there were 27,816 people (99.35% of the usually resident population) in Carrickfergus Settlement living in 11,562 households, giving an average household size of 2.41.
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Demography
On Census Day 27th March 2011, in Carrickfergus Settlement:
 
  • 20.23% were aged under 16 years and 14.73% were aged 65 and over;
  • 48.05% of the usually resident population were male and 51.95% were female; and
  • 39 years was the average (median) age of the population.
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Ethnicity, Identity, Language and Religion
On Census Day 27th March 2011, in Carrickfergus Settlement, considering the resident population:
 
  • 98.72% were from the white (including Irish Traveller) ethnic group;
  • 8.35% belong to or were brought up in the Catholic religion and 80.70% belong to or were brought up in a 'Protestant and Other Christian (including Christian related)' religion; and
  • 78.26% indicated that they had a British national identity, 4.73% had an Irish national identity and 29.36% had a Northern Irish national identity*.
 
*Respondents could indicate more than one national identity
 
On Census Day 27th March 2011, in Carrickfergus Settlement, considering the population aged 3 years old and over:
 
  • 1.99% had some knowledge of Irish;
  • 8.49% had some knowledge of Ulster-Scots; and
  • 1.38% did not have English as their first language.
     
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Health
On Census Day 27th March 2011, in Carrickfergus Settlement:
 
  • 21.23% of people had a long-term health problem or disability that limited their day-to-day activities;
  • 78.64% of people stated their general health was either good or very good; and
  • 12.45% of people stated that they provided unpaid care to family, friends, neighbours or others.
     
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Housing and Accommodation
On Census Day 27th March 2011, in Carrickfergus Settlement:
 
  • 71.07% of households were owner occupied and 26.20% were rented;
  • 27.24% of households were owned outright;
  • 11.94% of households were comprised of a single person aged 65+ years;
  • 10.17% were lone parent households with dependent children; and
  • 22.51% of households did not have access to a car or van.
     
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Qualifications
On Census Day 27th March 2011, considering the population aged 16 years old and over:
 
  • 20.46% had a degree or higher qualification; while
  • 40.29% had no or low (Level 1*) qualifications.
 
*Level 1 is 1-4 O Levels/CSE/GCSE (any grades) or equivalent
 
Datasets used: Qualifications and Students: KS501NI (Settlement 2015), NISRA Census Office
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Labour Market
On Census Day 27th March 2011, considering the population aged 16 to 74 years old:
 
  • 68.37% were economically active, 31.63% were economically inactive;
  • 60.19% were in paid employment; and
  • 4.60% were unemployed.
 
Datasets used: Economic Activity: KS601NI (Settlement 2015), NISRA Census Office
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Further Information:
 
Further information on the terms used in this profile can be found in the Census 2011 Definitions and Output Classifications document.
Profile last updated March 2017